@deedee99My kidney came from a deceased donor. I was in ESRD for 10 years before I finally had to give in and get the transplant. Since I had registered as soon as I was diagnosed ESRD I had accrued 10 years of waiting time and they began offering me kidneys almost immediately. Since I still wasn't on dialysis I waited to get a really good kidney. I turned a few down but when they offered me a kidney from 32 year old woman who had dies of a stroke I took it and we did it the next morning. It is possible that your son may be able to go a long time without dialysis.